Coaching the Bases
“Do you want first or third?” is a question that can be heard at most Little League® fields throughout the season. It’s not a question about what Little Leaguer® on…
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Team Drills Are Beneficial at Any Age
Making team drills a part of practice serves a number of purposes. For younger players, it helps them stay active and prevents boredom. For older players, it’s a great way…
5 Things to Do With Your Little Leaguer® This Summer
School is out, summer is here, and leagues are wrapping-up what was hopefully a fun, successful season. While your Little Leaguer® may have handed in his or her jersey, there’s…
Get the Gear and What to Wear for Little League® Practices
The old adage “practice makes perfect” is just as true in Little League as it is everywhere. For new Little League® parents, getting your players ready for practice will help…
Don’t Let This Happen: Lack of Bylaws Governing Actions Detrimental to the League
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000…
I Regret Telling My Daughter She Couldn’t Play Softball
It was around this time last year when I made a decision I still regret. I chose not to sign my daughter up again for Little League Softball®. I told…
Little League® Memories Help Baseball Player Born with One Leg Overcome Adversity
Daren Manheimer continues to remain positive thanks to his Little League Baseball® experience. By: Luke Ramirez “Staying positive” is a commonly used cliché in sports, especially in baseball, where failing…
Parent Confession: I Tore Down My Kid’s Coach
My son had a very solid 12-year-old season, mainly playing second base, a little bit of center field, and a handful of times on the mound. We didn’t win many…
I Relied On Baseball Knowledge, Not Umpiring Skills
By John Valverde California District 65 Little League® Umpire I'll never forget my first year as a Little League® umpire. Unfortunately for me, I started officiating baseball late in my…
Operating Tips
Below are 6 tips for operating a successful Challenger Division. 1. Elect a Vice President of the Challenger Division Electing a Vice President to oversee Challenger Division Operations is an…